Ruslan Kostyuk

Biography

Ruslan Kostyuk is a professor at St. Petersburg State University, Doctor of Historical Sciences. His research interests include the history and current state of the international left-wing movement, European foreign policy, political processes of European construction, and the phenomenon of transnational political parties in Europe.

On Aug. 16-18 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks in Moscow with his counterpart from New Zealand, Murray McCully. The negotiations might be a sign that the period of crisis in bilateral relations is over

The recent NATO summit in Warsaw brought to the fore Russian society’s deep concerns about the goals and intentions of the military bloc. Across the political spectrum, anti-NATO sentiment is in full display

The results of a recent election in the Philippines might bring significant changes to the country’s domestic and foreign policies. This, in turn, could provide an opportunity for closer ties with Russia

The Conservative Party remains the political force that determines the prevailing Russia rhetoric in London. But new inroads made by Labour in recent elections could push UK politicians to reconsider the worsening relationship with Russia

There are a few areas where Russia and Japan could decide to cooperate in an effort to enhance both regional and international security. But first they need to work out a solution for the Kuril Islands